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How the A220-100 fits into the A220 story

A220-100 is an in-service member of the Airbus A220 family, known for the shorter branch that keeps the family competitive where airlines want A220 comfort without stretching to larger-capacity missions.

The A220-100 earned a distinct place in the Airbus A220 family story through its engines, seating, range, service entry, and the missions operators chose it to fly.

Service entry

2016

Seating

100 to 135

Range

3,450 nm

Variant history

Why it branches from the family

The A220-100 stands out within the Airbus A220 family because it captures the shorter branch that keeps the family competitive where airlines want A220 comfort without stretching to larger-capacity missions.

It entered service in 2016 with Pratt & Whitney PW1500G engines, typical seating for 100 to 135, and published range of about 3,450 nautical miles.

Fact rows

Reference snapshot

ICAO designator
BCS1
Designator references
Engines
Pratt & Whitney PW1500G
Type data
Service entry
2016
Operator records
Typical seating
100 to 135
Operator layouts
Range
3,450 nm
Planning data

Return to the family page

Return to the family history for the wider program story, then compare this version with the other models that carried the design into different markets and missions.